Relationships
Fear of rejection, strong reactions or insecurity can make it difficult to create and maintain stable relationships.
Assessment and treatment of personality disorders
Living with a personality disorder
A personality disorder can affect emotions, relationships, self-image and everyday life. The symptoms and signs of a personality disorder vary from person to person – and often show up in different ways in adults.
Professionally reviewed by Felix Klich, clinical psychologistUpdated September 2026
Emotions and sense of self
Intense emotions, mood swings or an uncertain sense of who you are can take up a lot of space in everyday life.
Reactions and patterns of behaviour
Some react impulsively and act quickly on strong emotions, while others are marked by avoidance, over-control or a great need for support and security.
With the right treatment, it is possible to understand your patterns, develop new strategies and achieve a better quality of life.
Four personality disorders we work with
Anxious (avoidant)
Characterised by insecurity, fear of criticism and a tendency to avoid social situations. You may long for closeness but at the same time withdraw to protect yourself from rejection.
Emotionally unstable
Emotions and relationships can feel very intense and change quickly. There may also be great sensitivity to distance and insecurity in close relationships.
Obsessive-compulsive (anankastic)
A strong need for control, structure and perfection can make flexibility difficult. High demands on yourself and others can create strain in everyday life and in relationships.
Dependent
A strong need for support and security can make independent choices difficult. Fear of losing support can make it hard to say no and stand by your own needs.
Treatment of personality disorders
Psychotherapy is the central treatment. The course is tailored individually based on personality patterns, current difficulties, resources and goals. You can book an initial consultation without a referral at Nordisk Psykiatri in Copenhagen. Read also about medical treatment with a doctor with supervision from an affiliated psychiatrist.
Treatment is based on an individual case formulation
The choice of treatment focus and method is based on an overall evaluation of personality functioning, relational patterns, emotion regulation, current difficulties and level of functioning – not on the diagnosis alone.
Personality functioning•Relational patterns•Emotion regulation and coping
Together with the client, concrete goals are set and the effect of treatment is followed continuously. The course is adjusted according to response, motivation, resources and current pressures.
Therapeutic approaches
Mentalisation-based therapy (MBT)
MBT focuses on the ability to understand your own and other people's thoughts, feelings and intentions. The treatment can be relevant for unstable emotions, an uncertain sense of self and recurring difficulties in close relationships.
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
DBT works with emotion regulation, impulsivity, crisis management and interpersonal skills, among other things. The approach can be relevant when intense emotions and quick reactions cause significant difficulties.
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